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If Andor Season 2 Episode 8 had an alternate title, it would be: The Tragedy of Syril Karn.

I think it’s in Syrils many flaws that we can gain the most insights. It certainly seems that he’s come to this realization, albeit too late. 

What exactly can we learn from Syril’s example? That’s exactly what we talk about in this episode. 

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Andor Season 2 Episode - WHO ARE YOU was a heck of an episode wasn’t it???

There’s lots to talk about so I’m going to give myself more time to be able to properly process everything and give you a Path of the Jedi you deserve.

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Thematically m, this may be the most important episode of Andor yet. Or at least our most important discussion.

Cassian is carrying the weight of everything that he’s lived through and everything that he’s done. And we see in this episode that it’s starting to take its toll on him. No matter how much he denies it and ignores the signs, he need help.

To me this episode is about healing and how healing often requires seeking the help we need. Cassian can’t do it alone. You can’t either. So, please, seek help.

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Finding a therapist or doctor in your area is simpler than you think. You can do a search for therapists and doctors in your area on the Psychology Today website.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

If you need more urgent help, you can call the suicide hotline. Dial 988

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Know you’re WHY.

Taught and talked about so much in the business and personal development world that it’s become cliché.

But there is truth in cliché.

And this episode of Andor (Andor Season 2 Episode 6: What a Festive Evening) illustrates how important the principle of “WHY” actually is. 

It’s our sense of purpose. It’s what drives us. Without it, our pursuit become empty and meaningless. 

This episode of Andor teaches us to always stay connected to our WHY or risk sacrificing everything you were fighting for in the first place. 

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The question for this episode of Andor is: “What are you angling at?”

Of course everyone has an agenda. But whether or not they achieve their desired outcome depends entire on the quality of their interactions.

In this week’s episode, we discuss owning your greatness, the importance of humility, and how to get more done without sacrificing kindness and understanding.

Who knew we could learn so much from Star Wars? 

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Like Cassian we all want to help and take care of the one we love especially when they’re struggling. But as well meaning as our intentions might be, sometimes we can end up doing more damage.

In this episodes, we answer Cassian’s question: “What am I doing wrong?” 

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Betrayal! To live In the cloak and dagger world that is the show Andor, betrayal is an occupational hazard.

But outside of scheming and plotting and back room deals, does betrayal actually happen in real life? If so, how?

It’s a matter of TRUST.

Betrayal can’t happen without trust. So the question is, does trust automatically open you up to the risk of being betrayed. 

We get into all of this and more in this weeks episode.

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What kind of friend are you?

Before this episode of Andor, we believed that Tay and Mon were the oldest of friends. Unfortunately, what that meant differed for both of them. 

We see in this episode that Tay is more than willing to throw away the connection he has with Mon — all for his bruised ego and own bad decisions. 

Again, what kind of friend are you? Are you a “Tay”? Or are you a “‘Mon”?

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Here we go! The Season 2 Premier of Andor!

And what better way to kick off this long awaited series than by answering a listener submitted question in conjunction?

This is really what Path of the Jedi is all about — finding insights to our life experiences from Star Wars.

Andor in particular is so full of humanity, so full of character development, that it’s almost impossible not to learn from its themes and story arcs. This shows success is in large part due to how relatable ALL the character experiences are to what we go through as humans here on earth. 

Niya in particular is going through a massive change in her life. And what she’s experiencing can serve as a reflection of what we all at one point or another go through.

That’s why it made so much sense to me to connect Leo’s question to the themes in this episode of Andor. 

Give a listen and you’ll understand. 

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I know we were supposed to start our Andor Season 2 discussions today but honestly, I just couldn’t get it together in time. 

So instead of pressuring myself to deliver what potentially would’ve been a subpar episode, I wanted to expand on last week’s message: Celebrate Your Wins.

It’s an important message and Andor can wait☺️

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